Nigel Grainger was compelled to act when presented with a home-to-school transport challenge. It’s just one of his many new initiatives, reports Andrew Ryan

New product launches in 2017 will plug some of the gaps in the carmaker’s offering with special emphasis on SUVs

Volvo takes retail-ready cars off the end of the production line then adapts them to needs of police forces in UK and worldwide. Andrew Brady reports

Plugging the gap in its offering means fleet customers are drawn to the carmaker’s wider-reaching portfolio

New service, maintenance and repair proposition for third party fleets looks likely to shake up SMR sector after successful pilot. Stephen Briers reports

Close to half of the 100-plus vehicles being introduced at Portsmouth Naval Base will be plug-in vans. Christopher Smith finds out why

Over the past five years Chris Craggs has followed best practice at every opportunity to ensure McFarlane Telfer’s ever-expanding fleet continues to reach the highest standards

Manufacturer won’t hit a registrations number ‘at any cost’ so batch deals avoided and no pushing cars into daily rentals. Andrew Ryan reports

Farmdrop operates an all-electric fleet which suits its environmental ethos and saves money, but it has had to overcome challenges. Sarah Tooze reports

It has only sold one electric van to date, but Iveco is so confident EVs are the future that it has appointed Martin Flach to the new position

Edam Group has ambitious plans to double in size over the next three years and its dedicated fleet team is just the start. Andrew Ryan reports

Exchanging views and ideas with her fleet peers helps keep Ann-Marie Dunbar ahead of change. “It’s a fast-paced industry,” she tells Stephen Briers

How the merger of Environment Agency for Wales, Forestry Commission for Wales and Countryside Council for Wales in 2013 brought efficiencies and is already saving the vehicle fleet almost £1 million. John Maslen reports

When your clients are the leading chefs in some of the UK’s top starred restaurants, turning up late or with produce that is not completely fresh is simply not an option

Major fleet management player bids to raise profile as it seeks to hit growth targets. Stephen Briers reports

Free2Move Lease immediately becomes No 7 in the FN50 table and has big plans for the future as it eyes role as mobility provider

New ways of looking at payments could help cap or control exposure to diesel price fluctuations, reports Gareth Roberts

Alan Asbury has overhauled Aylesbury Vale District Council’s fleet operations and has now turned his hand to consultancy

This is the philosophy of Tommy Knott and Ben Holleyhead when deciding whether to invest in new fleet initiatives, reports Sarah Tooze

Three- to six-month mini leases fill fleet need for temporary company cars with big potential savings, reports Stephen Briers

Since Licence Bureau was established in 2003 checking times have reduced from a day or more to less than a minute, reports Christopher Smith

Engineering company can turn a 3.5-tonne van into a versatile tool capable of becoming a mobile compressor, generator or hydraulic pump using the vehicle’s own engine

Fifteen months ago Simon Gray began outsourcing part of Mitie’s fleet management to Lex Autolease. Has the move paid off? Stephen Briers finds out

Gordon Stephen, MD at Ogilvie Fleet, explains his career path in leasing.

Established 150 years ago but with a modern approach, this multi-tasking delivery and chauffeur fleet is dedicated to professionalism. Stephen Briers reports

Derek Golding on why Ajax Couriers became the first operator to join the FTA’s new Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme

Secamb has stripped a lot of cost from the fleet and improved efficiencies. Now its focus is on driver culture, says John Griffiths

Fleet News award has attracted positive feedback from Grosvenor’s clients and its prospective clients

It started with a single fuel card transaction, but ended up a billion pound business. Bill Holmes tells Gareth Roberts how technology is transforming his service to fleets

Erik Fairbairn aims to set up charging points wherever they are needed to ensure momentum to EVs doesn’t stall, writes Christopher Smith

Managing the fleet in-house is important in a company where the chief executive likes his staff to be hands-on, trained and knowledgeable

Network focus on fleet customers helps German manufacturer hold market share

Derek Golding on why Ajax Couriers became the first operator to join the FTA’s new Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme. Matt de Prez reports

Mercedes-Benz admits its “inconsistent” approach to fleet was an issue. Simon Harris looks at how attitudes have changed and why it now has realistic hopes of becoming a premium car leader

How I got here: Matt Dyer, managing director, LeasePlan UK

Peter Golding got the idea for FleetCheck after dealing with small businesses who didn’t understand their obligations

UK-based manufacturer increases fleet appeal through a wealth of new product and a renewed customer focus

Versatile family-run company claims it can convert or custom-build any vehicle for any purpose, reports Matt de Prez

The City of London Corporation is tackling air quality head on, with a range of initiatives it hopes other fleets will follow.